Shae-Lee Scott

Director, Conveyancing and Property Law

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Shae-Lee specialises in the full range of property-related matters. Shae-Lee is a distinguished property law specialist, an admitted attorney, conveyancer and notary public, and holds an LL.B degree from the University of Pretoria. Her extensive exposure to large and complex property transactions and corporate structuring has made her a valuable member of the firm. She is a task-orientated and passionate team member with her clients' needs central to her efforts. She prides herself on setting a high standard of ethics and maintaining responsive, open and long-lasting relationships with clients.

Education

LL.B

Admissions

Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa
Notary Public of the High Court of South Africa

Associations

Gauteng Legal Practice Council

Administration of Estates

Bonds

Property

Consolidation and Subdivision

Conveyancing Services

Property Transfer

Servitude

Shared Ownership Structure

What are the legal costs involved in buying a property?

10 August 2021, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott, Surita Janse van Rensburg

My wife and I are considering buying a house. This is a big decision for us and we want to... make sure we are financially prepared for all the costs and expenses involved in doing so. I understand that in addition to the purchase price there may also be additional attorney costs I would need to factor in. Can you explain how this will work and how I can budget for such costs?

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Your right of pre-emption when a group of properties is being sold

14 July 2021, Carla Camara, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott

I rent a portion of a farm which forms part of a larger group of properties. In my lease agreement... I have a standard right of pre-emption. It has come to my attention that the owner wishes to sell the entire portfolio of properties as a single transaction, including the portion I am leasing. I don’t want to lose the property, but I’m not sure if my right of pre-emption still applies if the group of properties is being sold?

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Are sacrificial rituals allowed in sectional titles?

14 July 2021, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott

A neighbour in my sectional title unit is very traditional, and has been hinting that he wants to hold a... sacrificial slaughter at his home as an offering to his ancestral spirits. Although I have no objection to this, I am concerned as to whether this is allowed in a sectional title scheme as I think that there may be objections from other owners in the complex if he continues. Can he do this on his property in the complex?

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The basics of starting a sectional title development

14 June 2021, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott

I’ve inherited a piece of property that a few people have told me is ideal for a small sectional title... development. I know it will be costly and take time, but was wondering if you could briefly explain to me what will need to happen for me to make this a reality?

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Can you sell your commercial property and help finance part of the deal?

20 May 2021, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Neil Esterhuysen, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott

We’re a small building developer and have invested quite a bit in building some high-end commercial properties. The problem is... many of our interested buyers cannot get a 100% loan from the bank and this usually sinks the deal. Can we as developer help finance the loan shortfall for a potential buyer?

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Are you liable for interest on municipal rates accounts not received?

16 April 2021, Lauzanne Engelbrecht, Nicole le Roux, Shae-Lee Scott

I purchased my first house a few months ago and have never received a municipal rates and taxes account from... the municipality. I tried a few times to call the municipality but no one got back to me. When I eventually went to the municipality, I was informed that I am in arrears and that they have charged me interest even though I never even received an account. Can they do this?

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